The Illinois Learning Standards for Fine Arts were developed using the National Standards for Arts Education. District 103 adheres to the Illinois Learning Standards. Our most important goals throughout the Fine Arts program are to encourage students to reach their potential, gain confidence in their ability, think creatively, develop appreciation for various styles, and develop a positive feeling toward art and music and its integration into daily living.

Art

The Grade Five art curriculum is provided through a special program developed by the Lincolnshire D103 Parent Teacher Organization. This program reflects several of the goals found in the District 103 Art Curriculum.

To view the comprehensive Scope and Sequence of the District Art Curriculum, please visit this link: District Art Curriculum

Music

The Grade Five music curriculum focuses on the following:

demonstrate instrumental improvisation

recognize score marks

recognize key signatures

identify and perform chords on piano

identify and create canon

identify unity and contrast

recognize dotted notes

recognize sixteenth notes

label rhythms as 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 meter

identify a variety of dynamics, tempo and articulation

identify the ways a composer creates mood

identify and follow a conductor's score

The comprehensive Scope and Sequence of the District Music Curriculum is currently under review. It will be posted when finalized.

Additional ENCORE classes:

To supplement the classes included in the “Additional Curriculum Areas”, Daniel Wright also offers several ENCORE classes for Grade Five. Curricular descriptions of these classes will be added as soon as the curriculum is aligned to the National Standards.

Performing Arts

Tech Graphics

Service Learning

An Optional Fine Arts Program is available to students in Grade Five. This includes:

Chorus

Orchestra

Band

Our Mission:

To provide innovative learning experiences which empower each student to excel and make a difference in a diverse and interconnected world.